Both are daily facial sunscreens with zinc oxide and octinoxate. UV Clear adds 5% niacinamide and is oil-free; UV Daily is EltaMD's moisturizing option. Compare the skin-type fit, ingredients and SPF labels to choose a formula you will want to use regularly.
Untinted 1.7 oz / 48 g
A daily facial sunscreen for people who prefer a lightweight, oil-free formula. EltaMD suggests it for sensitive, acne-prone and rosacea-prone skin. It contains 5% niacinamide, which the brand highlights for the appearance of uneven tone and blemishes.
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Untinted 1.7 oz / 48 g
A daily facial sunscreen with a moisturizing focus. EltaMD suggests it for normal, dry and combination skin. It contains hyaluronic acid's salt form, sodium hyaluronate, plus emollients including petrolatum; it does not contain niacinamide in the current ingredient list.
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Explore ten ingredients that explain what these sunscreens share and how their formulas differ. This selection focuses on UV filters, moisture support and texture.
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Mineral sunscreen filter
Helps protect against UVA and UVB rays; both formulas contain 9%.
Zinc oxide contributes UV protection in both formulas. UV Daily calls it transparent zinc oxide, while both list the same 9% concentration. Each also contains octinoxate, so neither is mineral-only.
Organic sunscreen filter
Both labels list octinoxate at 7.5% alongside zinc oxide.
This is the second active sunscreen ingredient in each product. If you want a mineral-only sunscreen, neither formula fits that preference. Their SPF labels still differ: UV Clear is SPF 46 and UV Daily is SPF 40.
Source: EltaMD UV Daily ingredient panel
Vitamin B3; skin-conditioning ingredient
EltaMD includes this vitamin B3 ingredient to target the appearance of uneven tone and blemishes.
EltaMD highlights UV Clear's niacinamide for the appearance of uneven tone and discoloration. If vitamin B3 is a priority in your routine, this is the key ingredient difference between the two.
Humectant; hyaluronic-acid salt
A water-attracting ingredient in both formulas.
EltaMD highlights this ingredient for moisture retention and skin feel in both products. It is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. The brand does not disclose its amount in either sunscreen.
Vitamin E derivative; antioxidant
A vitamin E derivative used for antioxidant care in both formulas.
EltaMD describes this vitamin E derivative as an antioxidant ingredient. Both products contain it; neither product page gives its concentration.
Emollient; moisture-loss barrier
Forms a surface film that helps reduce moisture loss; found in UV Daily.
Petrolatum can soften skin and help limit water loss through a surface film. It helps explain UV Daily's moisturizing focus. The finished feel depends on the whole formula.
Source: COSMILE Europe: Petrolatum
Emollient ester
An emollient in UV Daily that helps soften and smooth skin.
This ingredient is part of UV Daily's moisturizing base. It is absent from UV Clear's ingredient list. Its presence alone cannot predict how the finished sunscreen will feel on your skin.
Silicone emollient and solvent
A silicone in UV Clear that helps soften skin and spread the formula.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a skin-conditioning ingredient and solvent. UV Daily uses a different silicone, dimethicone. This is a formula difference, rather than a reliable prediction of finish.
Silicone skin-conditioning ingredient
A silicone in UV Daily that helps soften and smooth skin.
Dimethicone is a skin-conditioning ingredient that can form a surface film. UV Clear uses cyclopentasiloxane instead. The two products may feel different, but this one ingredient does not tell us which you will prefer.
Source: COSMILE Europe: Dimethicone
Fatty alcohol; emollient and emulsion stabilizer
A fatty alcohol in UV Daily that softens skin and helps stabilize the formula.
Cetearyl alcohol helps oil and water stay mixed. It is a fatty alcohol, distinct from denatured ethanol. UV Clear does not contain it.
Source: COSMILE Europe: Cetearyl Alcohol
No ingredients match.
These are selected ingredients, not complete formulas or product test results. Roles describe common uses; the finished feel and your skin's response may differ. EltaMD says formulas can change, so check the package if you need to avoid an ingredient.
UV Clear contains 5% niacinamide; UV Daily does not. EltaMD says it helps the appearance of uneven tone and blemishes.
UV Daily is EltaMD's moisturizing option for normal, dry and combination skin. It contains sodium hyaluronate and emollients including petrolatum.
Neither is mineral-only: both use zinc oxide and octinoxate. EltaMD advises choosing a water-resistant sunscreen when swimming or sweating.
UV Clear has the higher labeled SPF; UV Daily is SPF 40. Both are broad-spectrum. Consider that label difference alongside which formula suits your skin and which you will apply liberally and reapply at least every two hours.
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Based on US manufacturer information, checked 20 October 2026. This is not a hands-on test. Photos are from the brands; ingredient explanations link to their sources. Check the current package for formula changes and the retailer for price, size and availability.